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Muay Thai Knee Strike

Jarlo Ilano MPT, OCS
Managing Director

As a physical therapist, Jarlo discovered how pain and restricted movement prevent so many from getting the most out of the things they enjoy in life.

He cofounded GMB Fitness to make strength and skill more accessible so anyone can learn to move better and enjoy their lives.

Jarlo Ilano, GMB Cofounder and Managing Director

 
  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Background: Physical Therapy, Martial Arts
  • Qualifications: Master’s degree Physical Therapy (MPT) 1998. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

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General Bio

Physical Therapist (MPT) since 1998 and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) with the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Extensive postgraduate training in neck and back rehabilitation with an emphasis in manual therapy.

Jarlo Ilano has been teaching martial arts for over 20 years, with a primary focus on Filipino Martial Arts. His main goal is to teach students how to fight effectively as quickly as possible and enjoy their training.

  • Battlefield Kali Stick Instructor Level 3 under Burton Richardson
  • Battlefield Kali Knife Instructor Level 2 under Burton Richardson
  • MMA For The Street Instructor Level 2 under Burton Richardson
  • BJJ For The Street Purple Belt under Burton Richardson
  • Modern Cimande Silat Instructor Level 3 Under Ed Wong
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Jarlo’s Top Articles & Podcasts at GMB

Build Resilience Now: Help Your Body Bend, Not Break, When Things Go Wrong

Accidents happen. Does your body have the physical resilience to bounce back from a difficult injury? Check out these strategies and resilience

Hip Mobility Routine ๐Ÿ‘ 8 Daily Stretches to Loosen Tight Hips

Hip stretches help ensure your body stays functional, limber and healthy. Use these 8 mobility and flexibility exercises to loosen tight

Joint Mobility Exercises for Health, Function, and Workout Preparation

You probably work your muscles to get stronger, but your joints need some love too. This routine covers al the major joints to keep them

 

How to Make Stretching Work for You

Stretching can be frustrating at first. These practical tips and demonstrations will help you make progress, even if you're super

Badass for Life: Learn to Overcome the Challenges of Aging

Fact: Training looks different at 45 and beyond than it did at 25. Here's 3 strategies to maintain your fitness and build

Foot Exercises to Address Foot Pain, Tight Ankles, and Tight Calves

These foot exercises and self-massage techniques will help protect your feet and ankles for a lifetime. Start easing your foot aches and pains

How Jarlo got here…

“My beginnings in martial arts and my interest in the capabilities of the human body began at 12 years old, with the typical community center karate classes that many children try and then leave behind when they get interested in other things. Except for me it’s been over 30 years and it’s still my main passion.

“It’s funny, I never really considered myself an athlete even though I did martial arts, boxed, and wrestled, likely because I didn’t do any โ€œteam sportsโ€, and those were the markers of what everyone considered an athlete at the time. I did see myself as strong and flexible and those things because other people told me so and I could do a few things better than most.

“The interest in physical therapy came about organically from this, a lot of my colleagues have stories of being patients and that spurred them on to get into the field. I didn’t have that experience, I simply wanted to know everything I could about improving my practices and helping others to do that too. So it just fit.

“Later on when we started to develop and refine GMB Fitness, I realized that there was another common thread in my choice of professions, and it was that search for autonomy. The sense of freedom from having skill and moving well, to be able to conceive of a physical action and then work to performing it. That’s powerful. And I feel incredibly lucky to be in a place where I can help people find that for themselves.

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Andy, Ryan, and Jarlo (the guys who started GMB)

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